How much did you lose before anyone noticed?

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  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    I am 5 foot 4 and started at 227. It seemed like no one noticed till I had lost about 40 - 50 pounds. But it is winter and I have been resisiting buying new cloths till next year because I want to lose a few more sizes.

    On the fun side, when people do observe they think it happened overnight and you will have lots of people wanting to know what fad diet you are on.

    My doctor almost fell off his chair when he saw me after 50 pounds. (He didn't notice at the 25 pound mark)

    So be patient it will be more fun when there is dramatic difference.
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    70 pounds before anyone said anything to me but I started at 323. I think sometimes people are scared to say anything in case you're losing due to health issues. Give it time, they will notice. :smile:

    A guy at my church came up to me and said " Bill, are you losing weight?/ I said yes..and smiled, he then said are you ok?? Are you sick?? lol.... I was like ummmm nooooooooo... lol...
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    I lost 100 lbs and people still have not said anything----whateva!

    :noway:

    Wow...I think you look AMAZING!!!!!!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    You mean how much before I noticed right?
  • gimmegimmemoar
    gimmegimmemoar Posts: 213 Member
    I have found that in general people are not quick to say anything when people lose weight. Even my closest friends just act like they don't notice. And thats fine, I care and know how much I've lost and how I'm making great progress. It's better to not expect it or say you've even been dieting because then people really won't say anything. I've also found (women mostly) people to be very jealous when others lose. Just my observation.
  • KittyViolet
    KittyViolet Posts: 220 Member
    I'm 5'1" and started out at 160 lbs. I think the first person to notice was an older woman at my kickboxing class. I had lost about 15-20 lbs. by then. I think my boyfriend was the last one to notice the weight loss at around 30 lbs., and he gets to see me naked. *facepalm*
  • adstar20
    adstar20 Posts: 29 Member
    I agree with others here in that people probably notice but most people won't say anything. I got some comments from people once I lost around 35lbs and a few more here and there since then. Most of the comments came from family over the holidays. By then I had lost 50lbs, they hadn't seen me in a while and aren't afraid to say anything.

    Don't get discouraged if people don't comment. I, for one, would never say anything even if I did notice.
  • BeeRobin
    BeeRobin Posts: 160 Member
    I was nearly at 50lbs down before anyone (not related to me) said anything. The first person to notice was a male co-worker who said he felt uncomfortable saying anything---especially since I'm female. I was thrilled--I still carry that little compliment in my compliment toolbox.
  • iorahkwano
    iorahkwano Posts: 709 Member
    I'm 5'1" and started out at 160 lbs. I think the first person to notice was an older woman at my kickboxing class. I had lost about 15-20 lbs. by then. I think my boyfriend was the last one to notice the weight loss at around 30 lbs., and he gets to see me naked. *facepalm*

    LOL!! Facepalm indeed.
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    I'm 5'1" and started out at 160 lbs. I think the first person to notice was an older woman at my kickboxing class. I had lost about 15-20 lbs. by then. I think my boyfriend was the last one to notice the weight loss at around 30 lbs., and he gets to see me naked. *facepalm*

    Turn the lights on. :wink: :laugh:

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